in private
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The arrest came just two days after the Sausalito City Council held a special meeting, discussing in private the employee performance of Forbes, according to the agenda.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Residents are currently in short-term accommodation - some in housing association properties, some in private rentals including Airbnbs, others are in alternative temporary accommodation including student residences in Stirling.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
More than half of all Medicare enrollees are in private plans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Rutte has also pushed back against Trump’s criticisms in private meetings, according to people familiar with their talks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
“I trust you will forgive me, but I have much work to do in private this evening. You will, I hope, find all things as you wish.”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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